Duffy tells trial he told Harper he should’ve been appointed Independent Senator from Ontario

The Crown rested its case against Senator Mike Duffy, on trial for fraud, breach of trust and bribery charges. Sen. Duffy is now testifying in his own defence.

Former Prime Minister Stephen Harper personally assured himself that former ordinary citizen and broadcaster Mike Duffy was qualified for a Prince Edward Island Senate seat before he telephoned him on Dec. 20, 2009, to say “we’re good to go, I’m formally offering you the job,&r...

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